Issues

Azerbaijani-Russian relations at a new stage: causes of tension and future prospects

July 24, 2025

Among the main events that worsened the situation are: the Azerbaijani plane shot down by Russian air defenses; raids against Azerbaijanis in Russia; mutual accusations in the media and at the diplomatic level

Abkhazia

The president of Abkhazia served corn porridge to villagers - and even the opposition approved

Abkhazia

July 24, 2025

According to the opposition, Badra Gunba showed respect for Abkhaz traditions

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 24, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Armenia

Armenia to fine those responsible for forest fires

Armenia

July 23, 2025

Individuals whose actions lead to the outbreak of a forest fire in Armenia will be fined 200,000 drams (approximately $525). Monitoring and enforcement have been assigned to the newly established eco-patrol service

Pashinyan’s rating in Armenia drops again - IRI poll

Pashinyan remains Armenia’s most trusted politician, but his approval rating has declined: IRI poll

Nikol Pashinyan

July 22, 2025

According to a poll conducted by the International Republican Institute (IRI), Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan holds the second-highest trust rating among Armenian politicians, followed by former President Robert Kocharyan in third place

Popular Georgian outlet Batumelebi faces closure over tax debts. Readers are joining forces to save it

Protests in Georgia

July 22, 2025

Journalists reported pressure on independent media. With support from readers and colleagues, the main part of the debt - up to $17,000 - was repaid in a single day

UNICEF study: literacy and mental health among adolescents are serious issues in Georgia

Georgia

July 21, 2025

Widespread issues reported with self-expression, writing, and critical thinking

“Bad season”: Why are Abkhazia’s hotel owners losing money - and what’s Russia’s role?

Abkhazia-Russia

July 21, 2025

The main antagonist in this tourism drama is the Russian tour operator Biblio-Globus

Abkhaz musician allowed entry into Russia - seen in Abkhazia as sign of improving ties with Moscow

Abkhazia-Russia

July 20, 2025

"This disproves the former president Aslan Bzhania’s claims that he was overthrown by “anti-Russian forces with the help of foreign intelligence services”

Opinion: "Russia is trying to hurt Armenia’s economy using a proxy - and Georgia is the proxy"

Georgia-Russia

July 19, 2025

Paata Zakareishvili: “While tensions between Russia and Armenia are rising, Georgia suddenly started halting transit and checking the quality of Armenian brandy. Why do you care about the quality of the brandy if it’s not meant for you?”

Armenian needs full lifting of blockade: opinion

“If only the Azerbaijan–Nakhichevan route opens, Armenia’s blockade will deepen” — Opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 18, 2025

Political analyst Areg Kochinyan believes that Yerevan must secure assurances that the opening of this route will be followed by the comprehensive unblocking of regional transport links

Arrested Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan forms a political party

Politics in Armenia

July 17, 2025

Dollar billionaire Samvel Karapetyan did not rule out “cooperation with like-minded individuals.” So far, only the parliamentary faction *I Have Honour* has announced its support for him. More details and commentary to follow

42 Georgian NGOs: "The government is responsible for putting the visa-free regime at risk"

Georgia - EU

July 17, 2025

NGOs issued a joint statement demanding that "[oligarch] Ivanishvili stop sabotaging the Constitution and the European choice of the overwhelming majority of the population"

Abkhazia to introduce unified social tax, but veterans push back

Abkhazia

July 16, 2025

Veterans' organizations fear this will reduce the quality of services for those disabled in the 1992–93 Georgian-Abkhaz war

"I could spend years in prison because the regime wants it" - Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s trial nears its end

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

July 16, 2025

While testifying, the journalist spoke about the mistreatment she faced during and after her arrest

Criminalisation of violence against healthcare workers in Armenia

July 15, 2025

The authors of the draft law submitted to parliament recall that as many as 27 cases of violence against medical workers were registered in 2023–2025 alone.

Two people were killed in the collapse of a residential building in Tbilisi

Georgia

July 15, 2025

Human rights defenders ask why the authorities allowed people to live and businesses to operate in a dilapidated building, and even set up a parking lot there

Why was the journalist’s lawsuit against Abkhazia’s security service moved behind closed doors? Opinion

Abkhazia

July 14, 2025

Nizfa Arshba accuses the State Security Service of defamation and damaging her honor, dignity, and professional reputation

Ashura in Azerbaijan: women banned from crying, children barred from entering mosques

Azerbaijan

July 11, 2025

This year’s Ashura was marked by tight restrictions, with police reportedly telling worshippers that public mourning — including crying — was not allowed by the government